San Diego to Boston (SAN–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
2,582 mi airlines charter/private 84/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 4m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS390+3
AS Alaska
73H
7:00 AM
PDT T2
3:51 PM
EDT
5h 51m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2159
QR Qatar
73H
7:00 AM
PDT T2
3:51 PM
EDT
5h 51m
5%
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6620+2
B6 JetBlue
A21N
10:20 AM
PDT T1
7:07 PM
EDT
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP4378cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32S
11:03 AM
PDT T1
7:42 PM
EDT
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5259+1
EI Aer Lingus
32S
11:37 AM
PDT T1
8:12 PM
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6220
B6 JetBlue
A21N
1:06 PM
PDT T1
9:50 PM
EDT
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3206
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
PDT T1
11:00 PM
EDT
5h 35m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4930
WN Southwest
B38M
2:35 PM
PDT T1
11:05 PM
EDT
5h 30m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62120+3
B6 JetBlue
32S
8:40 PM
PDT T1
5:20 AM+1
EDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS255
AS Alaska
7M9
8:52 PM
PDT T2
5:40 AM+1
EDT
5h 48m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2158
QR Qatar
73J
8:54 PM
PDT T2
5:44 AM+1
EDT
5h 50m
5%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5887cs
JL Japan
32S
9:25 PM
PDT T1
6:02 AM+1
EDT
5h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL571+2
DL Delta
32Q
9:54 PM
PDT T2
6:30 AM+1
EDT
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7895+1
FI Icelandair
32S
6:00 AM
EDT TC
9:15 AM
PDT
6h 15m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6619+1
B6 JetBlue
A21N
6:05 AM
EDT TC
9:10 AM
PDT
6h 5m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP4385cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
321
6:37 AM
EDT TC
9:52 AM
PDT
6h 15m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS256
AS Alaska
73H
8:28 AM
EDT TB
11:43 AM
PDT
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2044
QR Qatar
73H
8:28 AM
EDT TB
11:43 AM
PDT
6h 15m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6219
B6 JetBlue
32S
8:50 AM
EDT TC
11:56 AM
PDT
6h 6m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6319
B6 JetBlue
A21N
4:20 PM
EDT TC
7:30 PM
PDT
6h 10m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1223
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
EDT TB
7:35 PM
PDT
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN211
WN Southwest
738
4:25 PM
EDT TB
7:35 PM
PDT
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN749
WN Southwest
B38M
4:30 PM
EDT TB
7:40 PM
PDT
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS389+3
AS Alaska
B39M
4:33 PM
EDT TB
7:53 PM
PDT
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5258+1
EI Aer Lingus
32S
4:45 PM
EDT TC
8:16 PM
PDT
6h 31m
75%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL571+2
DL Delta
32Q
5:10 PM
EDT TA
8:26 PM
PDT
6h 16m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 7h 5m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Boston flights
STL St Louis 7h 5m UAWN AAWN St Louis (STL) to Boston flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 16m AAASBA AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Boston flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 19m AFDLKE AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Boston flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 19m WN AFDLSK Kansas City (MCI) to Boston flights
DEN Denver 7h 20m ACASCM AZB6DL Denver (DEN) to Boston flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 21m ASDLF9 B6BADL Las Vegas (LAS) to Boston flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 23m AFASDL AFAMB6 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Boston flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 25m WN DLEJAKL Baltimore (BWI) to Boston flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 29m AFAMAV AAAFAZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Diego to Boston
5 carriers, 84 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 2,582 mi 5h 40m nonstop +3h ahead

SAN–BOS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,582 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–BOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue Also: EI, FI, HA, JL, TP 20 32S, A21N 5h40-5h47 74% EI, FI, HA, JL, TP
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR 14 73H, 7M9 5h48-5h51 74% Oneworld HA, QR
WN Southwest Airlines 8 73H, B38M 5h30-5h35 74%
DL Delta Air Lines 7 32Q 5h36 74% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 0 74% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – DL
32S Airbus A321 – B6, EI, JL, TP
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS, QR, WN
73J Boeing 737-900ER – QR
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
A21N Airbus A321neo – B6
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + WN (28 flights/wk, 57%)
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 29%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 14%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to BOS direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
84
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to BOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,626
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → BOS
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
95%
Return
BOS → SAN
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → BOS delays →

Other ways to reach Boston from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Boston Logan International Airport.
Metric SAN→BOS CLD→BOS SNA→BOS
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 3
Weekly flights 84 1
Flight time 5h 40m 4h 39m 4h 54m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Boston Logan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Boston is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · BOS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Boston.
Distance & Flight Time
2,582 mi / 4,156 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from BOS

Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).

Boston Climate

Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.

Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.

SAN–BOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Boston route.
Route details
Distance2,582 mi / 4,156 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights84 out / 76 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to BOS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,582 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from SAN to BOS: JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Boston is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from BOS to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAN to BOS

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to BOS is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,582 miles (4,156 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 160 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).